The latest from Marvin Garland

Feb 27, 2013 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

To Consortium or Not to Consortium? The Answer: To Consortium

According to Merriam-Webster.com, a consortium is an agreement, combination, or group (as of companies) formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member. The logic behind ...

Jan 30, 2013 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

Embracing Technology, Effectively & Collectively

By Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, LSCU Service Corporation “Speed is becoming the biggest challenge for businesses today. Constant speed is not sufficient…is your credit union moving at the speed of ...

Oct 3, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

Contract Life Cycle Management Saves Time and Money

by: Marvin M. Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEEven though the economy is improving in areas of the country and we’re seeing more credit unions adding members and assets, ...

Sep 6, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

Why a Credit Card Program is So Important in Today’s Market

by: Marvin M. Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEOver the last couple of years, many credit unions across the country have experienced significant success and growth. Thanks to a recovering economy ...

Jul 24, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

Invest in Mobile Solutions

by: Marvin M. Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEIf technology was the biggest buzzword for credit unions in 2011, mobile has to be leading the pack in 2012. Everywhere you look ...

May 11, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

Risk Assessments for Credit Unions: Accurate, Up-to-Date Policies, Procedures

by: Marvin M. Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEDepartmental and institutional compliance reviews have never been easy. And today, with regulators demanding that financial institutions incorporate in-house risk assessments, compliance reviews ...

Apr 13, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

An Untapped Loan Market for Credit Unions: Healthcare Expenses

by: Marvin M. Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEThe U.S. government predicts that consumer out-of-pocket healthcare expenses will reach an average of $3,301 a year for each household by ...

Mar 22, 2012 - by Marvin Garland, LEVERAGE, the LSCU Service Corporation

How Credit Unions Can Prevent Compliance Anxiety

by: Marvin Garland, Chief Operating Officer, LEVERAGEMany credit unions shutter at the thought of preparing for yet another compliance examination. The truth of the matter is compliance plays a vital ...